CDC Social Media

Communications

Rise of Crowdsourcing, Social Media, & Mobile Technologies within Crisis Communications

Social media and mobile technology have definitely been a key growing area of focus in both research and practice for crisis communications and public relations professionals. From analyzing the tweet updates shared during a disaster like the Japanese Tsunami or even the current situations that the US has faced with Read more…

By Karen, 13 yearsMay 24, 2011 ago

Academics

The gold standard of integrating and sharing knowledge of social media: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considered one of the organizations today that has proactively and effectively integrated social media into their various health campaigns, including crisis communications. Their actions and message strategies were highlighted particularly when they were in the midst of the H1N1 crisis. I Read more…

By Karen, 14 yearsOctober 18, 2010 ago